Original German WWI Fighting Trench Knife with Original Rolled Steel Scabbard MILITARIA which doesn't help much

which doesn't help much

The blade must be held in the light to see it in the reflection

There is some fraying of the bullion piping

Includes an installed magazine catch

5”Front length: 33"

Original German WWI Fighting Trench Knife with Original Rolled Steel Scabbard MILITARIA which doesn't help muchOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged and a slight Bowie style blade this is an original fighting knife used by the Germans in WW1 and then again in WW2. In nice used condition, this knife has an all wood grip with hatching secured by three pins. The blade is single edged but has a small false edge of about two inches at the point. Blade is bright and free of pitting with some minor discoloration. The knife comes in an original